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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 884 miles / 1422 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 1127 miles / 1814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 28 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Sault Ste Marie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 883.760 miles
  • 1422.273 kilometers
  • 767.966 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 881.861 miles
  • 1419.218 kilometers
  • 766.316 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from North Platte to Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from North Platte to Sault Ste Marie generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W
Destination Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W